Magnolia Mound Plantation Hse

Built in the 1800's, this plantation is an example of boisillage construction from France and the West Indies. Featuring a plantation house, an outdoor kitchen, an overseers house, herb and crop gardens, and a carriage house, Magnolia Mound is an ideal place to learn about Creole culture. The plantation is located between downtown and LSU Campus in Baton Rouge.

BREC's Magnolia Mound Plantation

Constructed from moss and mud by John Joyce of Fort Mobile on an Indian mound, the French Creole-style Magnolia Mound, owned by the Foundation for Historical Louisiana, features hand carved woodwork and heavy planked floors and is one of the oldest surviving frame structures in Baton Rouge. It features a collection of furnishings and decorative arts. Structures on the property include the main...